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Sample Portfolio Rubric

Pamela Flash, Associate Director, Center for Writing

Portfolio #1: gradesheet

final draft of structured critical response (place)

1=not working 2=needs extensive revision 3=perfunctory, adequate 4=strong 5=outstanding!

1. fresh and engaging lead 1 2 3 4 5
2. vital thesis 1 2 3 4 5
3. focus on thesis idea throughout 1 2 3 4 5
4. concise author-focused summary 1 2 3 4 5
5. ability to fulfill the "promise" made by the thesis 1 2 3 4 5
6. fresh, insightful development 1 2 3 4 5
7. persuasive use of evidence from the text 1 2 3 4 5
8. coherence within and between paragraphs 1 2 3 4 5
9. synthesizing wrap up 1 2 3 4 5
10. mechanical skill 1 2 3 4 5
11. MLA citation format 1 2 3 4 5
Grade for final draft ____


Portfolio

insightful cover letter 1 2 3
clear, developed outline/flow chart 1 2 3
clear, specific revision memo 1 2 3
White summary 1 2 3
triggers 1 2 3
Grade for portfolio #1 ______

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